Genetic Obesity

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In this article, the writer points out that there is a virtual epidemic of obesity afflicting the American public today, and signs suggest that the trend is just getting worse. The writer maintains that although the causes of obesity remain largely better described in the scholarly literature than they are understood, the growing body of research on obesity has indicated there is a genetic component in some cases that makes accurate diagnosis and treatment important. This paper provides a review of the peer-reviewed and organizational literature to determine what genetic obesity is and how it is diagnosed. A discussion of various treatment options is followed by a summary of the research and salient findings in the conclusion.

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Review and Discussion
Definition and Diagnosis of Obesity
Treatment of Genetic Obesity
Conclusion
Works Cited

From the Paper:

"Although studies have pointed to a genetic predisposition among some people to become obese, there are actually a number of contributing variables such as culture and socioeconomics that come into play that make its strict diagnosis and treatment problematic. Therefore, to help operationalize the subject, a common definition of obesity and its genetic aspects is provided below."
"Definition and Diagnosis of Obesity.
According to the American Obesity Association, obesity is a disease that is characterized by excess body fat; further, it is important to note that the definition for obesity does not contain a behavior element. The AOA insists on the reference because obesity meets the established criteria for a disease."

Sample of Sources Used:

• "Binge Eating Linked to Gene." 2003. JOPERD--The Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance 74(5):5.
• Buchholz, T. G. 2004. "Burgers, fries and lawyers," Policy Review 123:45.
• Kopelman, Peter G. The Management of Obesity and Related Disorders. London: Martin Dunitz, 2001.
• Pool, Robert. Fighting the Obesity Epidemic. New York: Oxford University Press, 2001.
• Serra, Christopher. 1999. "Do Parents Model Healthy Exercise Patterns to Their Children or Merely Encourage Them to Be Fit?" JOPERD--The Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance 70(5):10.

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